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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,834.32, 4,251.50 and 859.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,834.32, 4,251.50 and 859.97 is: 1,289.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,834.32 : 4,251.50 = 859.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,834.32/4,251.50 = 859.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,834.32x = 4,251.50 × 859.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,834.32x = 3,656,158.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,656,158.90/2,834.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.96

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